Careers

About Ashurst Advance:

Ashurst Advance is Ashurst's NewLaw division that utilises market-leading technology, refined processes, and subject matter expertise in a wide array of technology-enabled legal and eDiscovery services that works alongside Ashurst's legal experts to solve our clients' business problems through optimal efficiency, cost effectiveness and digitally innovative legal service delivery.

Our market leading offering has been globally recognised including:

• Band 1 ranking for Law Firm LPO, Alternative Legal Service Providers (Chambers Global, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024), the only Law Firm in Australia to have this ranking
• Most Innovative Law Firm, APAC & Europe (FT Innovative Lawyer Awards 2023)
• Most Innovative Firm Headquartered outside Asia-Pacific (Financial Times APAC Innovative Law Awards, 2022 and 2024)

Ashurst Advance Digital is the technology arm of Ashurst Advance. We are dedicated to designing, developing and delivering ?transformative digital solutions that combine best-in-class technology with our industry leading legal expertise.

About the role:

Join our award-winning team as an experienced and motivated Digital Solution Lead. This newly created role is pivotal in driving innovation within our technology-enabled legal solutions. As part of Ashurst Advance, our cutting-edge NewLaw division, you will have the autonomy to shape and lead the development of digital solutions that address complex legal, data, and technology challenges. Be part of a team that is truly innovating in the technology-enabled legal solutions space. You will be at the cutting edge of legal services, driving impactful changes as the industry evolves with increasing technological influence.

In this role you will lead a newly formed team of solution engineers, driving continuous innovation in digital legal solutions. You will act as the central hub between the business, solution engineers, clients, legal experts, and digital and data specialists. You will work in a collaborative environment with a diverse group of professionals, including legal experts, digital specialists, and data analysts, where your expertise and insights are valued. Together you will work to redefine the future of legal services through technology and innovation.

Please review the job description attached to the role on our careers site as it provides substantial detail on the role and what we are looking for.

About you:

• You have 6+ years of experience in building solutions or leading solution development teams.
• Deep understanding of Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages and have a background in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related industry certification
• Experience working with IT technical staff to determine the infrastructure components within which any potential solution or modification would need to be able to operate.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and tools relevant to the project. Deep understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation. Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or other project management methodologies.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide effective solutions.
• Proven leadership abilities to guide and mentor development teams. Experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving projects to successful completion.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

• Competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
• Flexible working;
• Complimentary gym memberships;
• Corporate health plans;
• A global professional development offering for all employees; and
• An industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.

We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.